Benefits of Patrolling
When you become a Certified Mountain Bike Patroller, you�ll receive:
- That warm tingly sensation of knowing that you belong to a community of people who work to keep mountain biking alive and well in our region
- An excuse to get out and ride
- The opportunity to get out, get dirty, and give a little TLC to your favorite trails
- The opportunity to make sure trail-users are safe and have up-to-date info regarding trails
- The opportunity to communicate with Land Agencies about trail conditions/concerns
- The opportunity to meet once a month and talk about mountain biking
- Singletrack Social Invitations – Two group rides a week
- Up-to-date information about trail conditions/concerns
- Insider info on Club Events
- Bike Maintenance Clinics
- Skills Clinics
- Select Meetings at New Belgium Brewery
- The opportunity to earn club points to win valuable prizes and compete for the coveted Silver Sprocket Award
- Membership Pack including Overland Mountain Bike Club cycling socks, Diamond Peaks water bottle, and stickers
- Discounted patrol jerseys/vests
List of Requirements for Certified Patrol Members:
- Have a serviceable bike and wear a helmet
- Complete Red Cross Certified First Aid and CPR Training
- Complete "Good Host' Training with the City of Fort Collins and the USFS
- Complete Two Training Rides with another Certified Patroller
- Earn a minimum of 25 points to keep your membership current. (Points are earned by doing patrols, attending monthly meetings, attending events, etc. Racking up 25 points is easy. )
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age. (Families, however, may sign a waiver for their underage children to be out on patrol.)
- Demonstrate basic bicycle mechanic skills. (Change a flat, fix a broken chain, etc. Stuff that will help someone get back to the trailhead if necessary)
- Pay annual dues: $23 ONLINE or $20 in person by downloading the FORM
- Be a current member of the IMBA or the NATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE PATROL. NMBP has great benefits for members too.
